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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 363.57 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 363.57 and 163.86 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 363.57 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/363.57 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 363.57 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 59,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,574.58/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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